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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 921.76 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 921.76 and 371.28 is: 556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 921.76 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/921.76 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 921.76 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 342,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,231.05/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.15

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